Multiple choice technology testing

If an expected result is not specified then

  1. We cannot run the test

  2. It may be difficult to repeat the test

  3. It may be difficult to determine if the test has passed or failed

  4. We cannot automate the user inputs

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Expected results define the pass/fail criteria for a test. Without them, we have no objective basis to judge whether the actual behavior matches requirements, even if we can execute the test inputs and observe outputs. This makes it impossible to determine whether the test passed or failed.